Robert Millwood Email & Phone Number

Harlow, Gb

South Kensington, London

As the Research Manager (RM) I pro-actively oversee research operations and ensure the implementation of the Department research strategy. The RoM role is the focal point for the management of the research activities in the department. - Increased research income by 27% (Institutional benchmark 3.9%)- Managed a team of 7 who support over 350 departmental staff- Operational oversite responsibility of projects with a combined folio value of £85m- Ensured delivery of department research strategy

London, United Kingdom

Senior Research Grants Administrator, August 2012 to July 2015- Coordination of multi-site office to standardised performance and delivery level - Generated new management reports for senior leaders to streamline meetings- Trained and coached of six new department staff (25% of team workforce)- Deputised for the Grants Manager at management committee meetingsSenior Project Administrator, March 2008 to July 2012- Maximised budget utilisation for 85 live projects - Monitored and reported scope shift of activity to project boards- Planned resource for new events and programs (10 to 12 per annum)- Provided core administrative support relating to project activities

London, United Kingdom

Using my twenty years’ experience of project management, administration, implementation of strategies and vision I provide a foundation for creative teams to be able to operate without the burden of the administrative duties. By providing a trusted, support environment dealing with the day to day administrative requirements, communication needs and coordination of resources a smooth and stable team structure can be achieved allowing for greater creative freedom. My experience and background allows me to provide the best possible; • Briefings• Schedule and timing development• Status reporting• Resource allocation and coordination• Project management• Charting of field of play activities• Communication plan development and implementation• Cast and team motivation

Working on a part-time basis I have worked at the following sports events for Limelight Sports:• Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon – 2019 – VIP Team Leader• Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon – 2018 – VIP Team Leader• London Duathlon 2018 – Race Pack Collection Team Leader• Santa Dash 2017 – Village Directional Leader• Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon 2017 – VIP Team Leader• RBC Race for The Kids (GOSH) 2017 – Start Marshall• London Duathlon 2017 – Race Pack Collection Team Leader• Nike – Fastest Night – Directional Team Leader (Entry to Site)• JP Morgan Corporate Challenge 2017 – Show Team Leader• Santa Dash 2016 – Event Control Room • London Duathlon 2016 – Race Pack Collection Team Leader• Swimathon 2016 – Registration and Lane Counter• Nike – Run with Hart – Baggage General Staff• Beats 5K Run – Headphone Programming and Distribution• Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon 2015 – Information Assistant• Prince’s Trust Palace to Palace 2015 – Ultra Zone D Marshall• RBC Race for The Kids – Race Pack Collection• JP Morgan Corporate Challenge 2015 – Water Station Marshall• Nike Women’s 10K – Race Pack Collection• London Marathon Market Research – General Staff• Swimathon @LDN Aquatics - Distribution• Swim Britain Pools 2014 – Distribution • Fitness First Home Run – Vehicle Driver• Nike – We Own the Night – Arrivals Staff• Sports Relief 2014 Cycles London – General Staff

Business Development Lead (Cancer), September 2007 to February 2008- Guidance on procurement and governance policy- Managed of 7 staff- Generated finance reports for senior management- Oversite and regulation of clinical trials and reporting (6 major simultaneous trials)Research & Cancer Clinical Trials Funding Officer, May 2006 to August 2007- Project board secretariat for meetings (twelve per year)- Responsibility for the conflicts of interest database and reporting for staff - Developed training materials for new staff and visitors (face to face delivery)- Monitored clinical trials spend and associated costing development (25 projects)

• Capacity building and investment planning – supported expansion of department from 25 to 60 active projects• Creation and implementation of department and divisional communication plans – rolled out to over 100 staff• Monitoring progress and reporting to managers, central finance and stakeholders – Including data export and analysis• Creation of standard operating procedures for project spend forecasting used by finance managers• Development of monitoring plans for 5 finance managers• Secretariat of the New Business Review Committee – monthly meetings, including the creation of agenda and communications• Supervision of 3 staff

• Checking for eligible spend on 50 accounts• Governance adherence to funders rules in relation to allowable costs• Invoice creation and reports generation for external partners on a monthly basis for 50 accounts• Variance analysis on portfolio• Hard copy filing and hardcopy audit responsibility• Supervision of 1 staff member

Ba, Management, 2:1

Modules studied included; Management of innovation Strategic management Operations management Managerial economics International business.

Prince - 2, Practitioner Level

Project management method used for projects in both technical and non-technical environments